Surgical Veterinary Surgeon - Southampton

purovets; Southampton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £71,000 FTE DOE

RCVS and VDS fees paid

CPD allowance and access to 450+ CPD

Fully funded postgraduate quals (CertA

Job summary

purovets in Southampton is seeking an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-equipped small animal hospital. This role leads surgical development, mentors colleagues, and works closely with an experienced clinical team.

You will perform advanced surgeries, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to high standards of patient care. A Surgery Certificate or progress toward one is ideal; a supportive environment offers ongoing professional development and diverse clinical exposure.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical skills.
• Surgery certificate holder or currently studying towards one.
• Confident managing surgical and medical cases.
• Passionate about clinical development, mentoring and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical cases and support clinical standards across the group.
• Manage a varied surgical and medical caseload.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, sharing surgical knowledge and expertise.
• Work closely with Senior Vets (no formal line management responsibilities).
• 40 hours per week over four 10-hour days, with a fixed day off.
• 1:5 Saturday and Sunday weekend rota.

Job description

Surgical Veterinary Surgeon – Southampton

Salary up to £71,000 FTE DOE | Full-Time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-equipped small animal hospital in Southampton. Ideal for a surgery certificate holder or a vet working towards a certificate, this role offers the opportunity to lead surgical development, mentor colleagues and work alongside an experienced, supportive clinical team.

The Role

• 40 hours per week over four 10-hour days, with a fixed day off.
• 1:5 Saturday and Sunday weekend rota.
• Lead surgical cases and support clinical standards across the group.
• Manage a varied surgical and medical caseload.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, sharing surgical knowledge and expertise.
• Work closely with Senior Vets (no formal line management responsibilities).

The Hospital

Excellent surgical facilities include:

• Dedicated orthopaedic theatre.
• Two soft tissue theatres with laparoscopic equipment.
• Double dental suite and dedicated imaging suite.
• Visiting CT and separate dog, cat and exotic wards.

The team includes 16 day vets and three night vets, with certificate holders in imaging, cardiology, medicine, endoscopy and endosurgery, providing excellent opportunities for collaboration and clinical support.

About You

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical skills.
• Surgery certificate holder or currently studying towards one.
• Confident managing surgical and medical cases.
• Passionate about clinical development, mentoring and teamwork.
• Committed to delivering excellent patient care and client service.

Benefits

• Up to £71,000 FTE DOE.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Generous CPD allowance and access to 450+ courses.
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert.
• Up to 33 days' annual leave, with buy/sell options.
• Relocation support and visa fees where applicable.
• Specialist clinical support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support.
• Staff pet care discounts.